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    Bernadette

    ber-nuh-DET

    French/Germanic
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Brave as a bear; Bold
    Origin
    French/Germanic
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Bernadette does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Brave as a bear; Bold", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Bernadette.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1960s (0.057% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Bernadette is holy boldness — the courage that comes from knowing God goes with you wherever you go.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Joshua 1:9

      "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

    • Deuteronomy 31:6

      "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee."

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